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May 13, 2023
All Men Become Monks in Thailand, Now Women Want To
Men becoming ordained monks for a short time is a long-standing tradition, found only in Thailand. Now, women want to do it too. Click here to learn more!
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Mar 9, 2020
Guide to Tijuana: An Expats Layover in TJ
Interested in expat health insurance? Click here for a 1-minute quote! Don't worry it will open in a new page. Chandler Hunt, writing for WeExpats, puts forth his advice for what to do on a long layover when you are taking the Cross-Border Express. Let us know if you agree.
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Mar 17, 2026
How to Relocate a Pet Internationally: Timelines, Costs, and Paperwork
Planning an international move with a pet? This guide covers timelines, vet requirements, travel costs, quarantine rules, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Oct 2, 2018
How to Get a Mexican Passport if a Parent Is a Mexican Citizen
Recently, my father inserted me as a Mexican citizen, and I was issued a Mexican passport. This is a process that the parent must do, so I asked my dad to write a bit as to what steps he took to make me a citizen. Then I added the steps that I took.
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Aug 1, 2017
Should an expat get international or national health insurance?
Are you looking at the differences between international health care and local/national healthcare? Click our article to learn more about what we recommend.
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Mar 30, 2026
Your Guide to Canadian Health Insurance When Living Abroad
Moving abroad as a Canadian? Learn how provincial health coverage works overseas, avoid costly gaps, and find the right international health plan.
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Nov 4, 2026
Mexico's Used-Car Import Decree Is Due to Expire November 30: What Expats Need to Know
Mexico's used-car import decree expires November 30, 2026. See what it covers, what happened the last time it lapsed, and what expats should do before then.
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Nov 2, 2026
Hurricane Damage in Mexico: What Your Home Insurance Covers and What to Do First
Hurricane damage to your home in Mexico? Report it within five days, document everything, and see what Mexican home insurance covers and what it leaves out.
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Oct 23, 2026
Mexico's New Universal Health Card: Can Foreign Residents Sign Up?
Mexico’s new Universal Health Card is built to include foreign residents, but most can’t register yet. See who can sign up now and what papers you’ll need.
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Oct 16, 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment While Living in Mexico: What to Check Before December 7
Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. If you live in Mexico, here's what to check: your address, Part B, Advantage and Part D plans, and 2027 costs.
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Oct 9, 2026
Mexico's Biometric CURP: Do Foreign Residents Need One?
Do foreign residents in Mexico need a biometric CURP? Not in 2026. Learn what the law says, where RENAPO and INM stand, and what expats should do right now.
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Aug 11, 2026
How to Order Meat at a Butcher in Mexico: A Complete Guide to the Carnicería
Ordering at a Mexican carnicería takes vocabulary most guides skip. Cuts, the dedos thickness system, prices, and the exact phrases that get what you want.
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Aug 6, 2026
The Most Common Scam in Medellín: How Dating Apps and Burundanga Target Foreigners
Medellín's most common scam lures foreigners through dating apps, then uses burundanga (scopolamine) to drug and rob them. How it works and how to stay safe.
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Aug 4, 2026
What Is an Apostille? How to Get Your Documents Ready Before You Move Abroad
Learn what an apostille is, why the process exists, and how to get your birth, marriage, and business documents authenticated before you move abroad.
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Jul 29, 2026
Inside America's Historic Cartel Court Cases: El Mayo, Caro Quintero, Maduro, and the 92 Prisoners Mexico Sent North
Mexico sent 92 prisoners to US courts. Inside the historic cartel cases: El Mayo sentencing, Caro Quintero going to trial, and Nicolas Maduro in Manhattan.
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Browse our general support articles for insurance guidance
How to File an International Health Insurance Claim
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What travel policy do you recommend to me for a short term basis?
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How does the US medicare system work if you are living abroad?
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What does Usual Customary and Reasonable mean?
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How are direct pays handled compared to reimbursement claims?
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How to contact Allianz
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